Geoffrey Fieger has secured over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for injured clients throughout his career. His aggressive litigation style, masterful storytelling, and refusal to accept lowball settlements have resulted in some of Michigan's largest jury awards in history.
These landmark cases demonstrate Fieger's ability to hold negligent parties accountable, whether billion-dollar corporations, insurance companies, or medical institutions. Each victory represents not just a financial award, but justice for clients who suffered catastrophic injuries or lost loved ones due to negligence.
A 13-year-old boy suffered catastrophic burns when his Ford Bronco exploded in a rear-end collision. Fieger proved Ford knew about the fuel tank defect but failed to recall the vehicles. The verdict included $58 million in compensatory damages and $47 million in punitive damages, sending shockwaves through the automotive industry.
A child suffered permanent brain damage due to oxygen deprivation during delivery. Hospital staff ignored fetal monitoring strips showing distress. Fieger's presentation of medical evidence and the child's condition moved jurors to award one of Michigan's largest medical malpractice verdicts.
A patient died after hospital staff failed to properly monitor post-surgery complications. Fieger demonstrated systemic failures in hospital protocols and staff training. The massive verdict forced Michigan hospitals to overhaul patient monitoring procedures.
After a guest on The Jenny Jones Show was ambushed with a same-sex crush reveal, he later murdered the man who confessed attraction to him. Fieger represented the victim's family, arguing the show created a dangerous situation for ratings. The jury agreed, awarding $25 million against the show's producers.
A family was killed when a semi-truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the median. Fieger proved the trucking company pressured drivers to exceed hour limits and falsify logbooks. The verdict highlighted dangers of trucker fatigue.
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These verdicts share common elements that define Geoffrey Fieger's litigation strategy:
Fieger's team investigates cases exhaustively, often uncovering evidence other attorneys miss. His willingness to spend money on experts, testing, and research gives him advantages at trial.
Fieger transforms complex legal issues into emotional narratives that jurors understand and remember. His opening statements and closing arguments are legendary for their persuasive power.
Fieger refuses to be intimidated by large corporations or their legal teams. His aggressive cross-examination and willingness to fight through appeals sends a message that he won't back down.
Fieger's public statements and media appearances build public pressure on defendants, often facilitating larger settlements. His high profile attracts clients with significant cases.
Unlike attorneys who accept quick settlements, Fieger pushes cases to trial when defendants won't pay fair value. This reputation makes insurance companies take his cases seriously.
Fieger's verdicts have changed Michigan legal landscape:
His willingness to try cases that other lawyers consider unwinnable has expanded the boundaries of personal injury law and shown that justice is possible even against powerful opponents.